Press releases

Finnish marine research to be reinforced

The resources and expertise in marine research will be reorganised. The duties of the Finnish Institute of Marine Research will be divided between the Finnish Meteorological Institute and the...

Mr Pekka Plathan to be Director-General of the Administration Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications

The Finnish Government has appointed Mr Pekka Plathan Director-General of Administration Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

Finland will switch over to all-digital television

Finland will switch over to all-digital television

Finland will switch over to digital television in the beginning of September.

Nordic and Baltic Ministers of Transport discussed climate change

Nordic and Baltic Ministers of Transport met in Joensuu, Finland, on 4-5 September. The main theme of the meeting was the role of transport policy in controlling climate change.

Mr Juhani Tervala to be Director-General of Transport Policy Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications

The Finnish Government has appointed Mr Juhani Tervala Director-General of Transport Policy Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

Secretary General of International Transport Forum visits Vaalimaa border-crossing station

Jack Short, Secretary General of the International Transport Forum (ITF), and Deputy Secretary General Alain Rathery are visiting Finland 9-11 July. During their stay, they will look at the...

Finnish mobile phone call charges still the cheapest in Western Europe

Finnish mobile phone call charges still the cheapest in Western Europe

Mobile call charges in Finland continue to be the cheapest in Western Europe. Services provided through third generation, 3G, phones are also inexpensive.

Ms Suvi Lindén appointed Minister of Communications

Ms Suvi Lindén appointed Minister of Communications

Ms Suvi Lindén, MP, has been appointed Minister of Communications. The President of Finland announced the appointment on Thursday, 19 April.

Ms Anu Vehviläinen appointed Minister of Transport

Ms Anu Vehviläinen, MP, has been appointed Minister of Transport. The President of Finland announced the appointment on Thursday, 19 April.

Working group: Construction of a rail connection to the airport to start in 2008

A working group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland suggests that construction of a rail line from the city centre of Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa airport be started...